Arabic Teaching and Learning Research in Non-Arabic-Speaking Countries: a Bibliometric Analysis

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Luthfi Qoriatul Hasanah Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Mas Said Surakarta, Indonesia

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This study aims to explore the trajectory of Arabic language learning research in non-Arabic-speaking countries. The research method used is bibliometric analysis related to Arabic language learning in non-Arabic speaking countries. The data sources in this research are articles taken from the Scopus database using keywords such as Arabic Language Learning, Arabic Language Teaching, Arabic Language Education, and Arabic Language Teaching. We identified 108 relevant articles covering the period from 1970 to 2024. Our analysis encompasses various dimensions including yearly publication trends, authorship patterns, country affiliations, productive institutions, and prolific publishers within this thematic domain. Further insights were gathered through sophisticated analytical techniques, specifically employing VosViewer software for data visualization and thematic cluster analysis. a significant increase in research activity related to Arabic Learning within non-Arabic speaking countries, particularly evident over the past decade. Notably, Indonesia, with the world's largest Muslim population, emerges as the foremost contributor in terms of article productivity, closely followed by Malaysia and the United States. The pivotal role of the Gema Online Journal of Language Studies, affiliated with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, underscores its significance as a platform shaping scholarly discourse in this field and standing as the most productive institution. Additionally, our analysis identifies Ritonga, M., as the most productive author, while Shah P.M. and Yusri, G. emerge as influential contributors within this scholarly domain. These findings provide valuable insights into the evolving landscape of Arabic language learning research in non-Arabic speaking contexts.


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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi lintasan penelitian pembelajaran bahasa Arab di negara non-Arab. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah analisis bibliomterik terkait dengan pembelajaran bahasa Arab di negara non-Arab. Sumber data dalam penelitian ini merupakan  artikel-artikel yang diambil dari database Scopus dengan memanfaatkan kata kunci seperti pembelajaran bahasa Arab, pengajaran bahasa Arab, pendidikan bahasa Arab, dan pengajaran bahasa Arab. Penulis mengidentifikasi 108 artikel terkait yang mencakup periode 1970 hingga 2024. Analisis mencakup berbagai dimensi termasuk tren publikasi tahunan, pola kepenulisan, afiliasi negara, lembaga produktif, dan penerbit produktif dalam domain tematik ini. Pemanfaatan perangkat lunak VosViewer digunakan untuk visualisasi data dan analisis klaster tematik. Hasilnya menunjukkan peningkatan yang signifikan dalam aktivitas penelitian terkait pembelajaran bahasa Arab di negara- non-Arab, khususnya selama dekade terakhir. Indonesia, dengan populasi muslim terbesar di dunia, muncul sebagai kontributor utama dalam hal produktivitas artikel, diikuti oleh Malaysia dan Amerika Serikat. Peran penting Gema Online Journal of Language Studies, yang berafiliasi dengan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, menggarisbawahi pentingnya sebagai platform yang membentuk wacana ilmiah di bidang ini dan berdiri sebagai institusi paling produktif. Selain itu, analisis kami mengidentifikasi Ritonga, M., sebagai penulis paling produktif, sementara Shah P.M. dan Yusri, G. muncul sebagai kontributor berpengaruh dalam domain keilmuan ini. Temuan ini memberikan wawasan berharga mengenai perkembangan penelitian pembelajaran bahasa Arab dalam konteks non-Arab.

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